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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 28 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


NATO: Military Exercises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.7 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, how the UK’s programme of joint exercises with NATO allies will be enhanced.

Answer

The UK will participate in exercises with NATO Allies to build and enhance interoperability in multi-domain operations, key to NATO’s operational effectiveness. This will be demonstrated through participation in Exercises Hedgehog and Steadfast Deterrence in May of this year, which aim to strengthen NATO’s defence and deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42283
Session
2024-26
Related items
Spring Statement 2025
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Military exercises NATO
Link
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